Up until this point...and even a little now, this blog has been unfocused...all over the place. So you might have some questions for me, let me take a few moments to try and answer those:
So..is this a writer's blog?
It is in the sense that it is about a girl who likes to write, who sets writing goals for herself and hopes one day that maybe it will lead to publication and be her primary job. However, that is not all that this blog is about. It's more of a journey of what its like to live a life seeing the world the way I do.
Whatever happened too.... Applying to Columbia College Masters Program?
I never completed the application, was too scared to ask for recommendations and did not find an MFA a very practical degree to strive for when I would've had to take out loans to do it. I desperately want to earn my MFA and work on my craft one day, but honestly I have to make a living first.
Writing for the Eastern Echo? The simple response is I am not a student at Eastern anymore. The more complicated one I will try to leave simple by saying I did not find them to be a credible publication to write for anymore and while I loved seeing my name in print and earning a little income through writing (dream come true), I was afraid I was beginning to look worse in print rather than better.
Your Non-profit Certification Program at Eastern? It seemed like most non-profit jobs that paid well included asking people for money all the time...it not only isn't me, but also a lot of non-profits I had to work with through-out my class, not going to name any names, but I want to make it really really clear that I am not talking about 826Michigan, were extremely unorganized and I need more structure in my life. I quit the program with 3-6 credit hours left...who knows maybe I'll go back and finish it someday...maybe.
NanoWriMo? I failed. Yes, it makes me feel like a bad writer, but I will try again next time. I am confident that some November I will be successful.
With all that said, what's going on? I am on a day shift at a library and it is my first full-time position ever. For once, the stress of applying for jobs is lifted from my shoulders and I love every minute of daytime...NO MORE MIDNIGHTS!!! I also will surprise you by saying I went back to library school, only this time with a concentration as a Childrens' librarian instead of an archivist. I want to work with kids and teach them how to be resourceful and perhaps even love literature. I will hopefully earn my masters in a couple years.
In short, I am happy and thankful and more secure than I have been in years. I am sure the turmoil of life is not done with me, but I am happy to catch you up to speed and report that at the moment I am pleased where life has brought me.
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